Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their team, starting in September 2025. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring students stay engaged with their work, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.

Benefits

Access to exclusive deals

Discounts on shopping, travel, gym memberships

Comprehensive wellbeing services

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Confidence

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking to appoint confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join a vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is considering a career in education.

Role Overview

Cover Supervisors play a vital role in a school by supervising lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be expected to deliver pre-prepared work to classes and maintain a positive learning environment. The position starts in September 2025.

Key Duties:

1. Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
2. Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
3. Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
4. Respond to questions from students and provide support where necessary.
5. Ensure the classroom is left tidy at the end of the lesson.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Confidence and presence in front of a class.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Experience:

Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose Step Teachers?

With over two decades of experience, our recruitment agency serves regions including North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We have dedicated teams in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, committed to supporting teachers.

As an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, we adhere to REC standards for safeguarding children. Candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations upon registration.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. You also gain access to exclusive deals, including discounts on shopping, travel, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive wellbeing services to support your physical and emotional health.

Refer a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher, and both of you could win a holiday worth up to £1000. If you know anyone seeking temporary, permanent, or supply work, contact us today!